Once you exceed the three (3) year window the property will no longer qualify for the 121 Exclusion, but it will be considered 100% rental/investment property at that time and will qualify for tax-deferred exchange treatment under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. 

We approach our fees as a solution when speaking with clients.

I did find a link to a number of online PM software solutions that BiggerPockets put together.

On the other hand, the plaster walls are less likely to allow the urine to soak into them (in the case of spraying) and, if needed, the treatment with the oil based Kiltz should seal any odors in.Gail

While there may always be an additional creative solution that I haven't thought of, I have pursued this guy for 9 months and have talked to the city inspector, neighbors, etc.  

Either get a fire proof safe or bank locker and now a days there are a lot of cloud based online storage solutions available as well but they will of course only have scanned copies not originals. 

I'm hoping someone has some experience with this issue and can share a solution. 

Setting up an Accountable Plan is usually the best way of getting the most favorable tax treatment.

I agree with @Melvin List, refinancing it into a conventional mortgage to free up your VA entitlement seems like potentially a viable solution. 

@Armando Ramirez  Account Closed --- recommend cash for keys is that it's infinitely simpler solution in most cases.